England were runners-up in the 2025 Six Nations when France were crowned champions
In a sport which is often changing, the Six Nations is usually left well alone.
While the authorities tinker with laws and competitions, they dare not meddle with the famous old Championship.
February and March, every year. Since 2000, the same six teams. And any talk of promotion and relegation, or expansion, is just that - talk. The Six Nations is brilliantly enduring and enduringly brilliant.
However, this year it will look a little different.
